Piya suffers from severe jet lag when traveling between Bangkok and Boston. Piya might benefit from an added dose of the chemical messenger
A) thyroid hormone, which is endogenously released by the thyroid gland.
B) melatonin, which is endogenously released by the pineal gland.
C) oxytocin, which is endogenously released by the pituitary gland.
D) insulin, which is endogenously released by the islets of Langerhans.

Question

Piya suffers from severe jet lag when traveling between Bangkok and Boston. Piya might benefit from an added dose of the chemical messenger
A) thyroid hormone,  which is endogenously released by the  thyroid gland.
B) melatonin,  which is endogenously released by the  pineal gland.
C) oxytocin,  which is endogenously released by the  pituitary gland.
D) insulin,  which is endogenously released by the  islets of Langerhans.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and is often used to treat jet lag because it can help reset the body's internal clock. It is naturally produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness.

Piya Suffers from Severe Jet Lag When Traveling Between Bangkok